Fundraising

The Fundraising volunteer will work with the Development Department, and directly in the office with the Development and Events Coordinator. Tasks for the Fundraising Intern include, but are not limited to:

1. Grant research and writing

2. Organizational funding appeals

3. Facilitating donor relations

4. Compiling regional fundraising toolkits and guides

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Development Team, the intern will assist with

various projects as they arise.  General Development tasks include data entry, donor

cultivation, marketing/promotion activities, fundraising mailings and special events.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Researching and guiding the development staff in effective use of blogs
  • Researching and identifying prospects potentially interested in donating to NMoH
  • Assisting with the planning and coordination of informational and fundraising events
  • Researching potential grant opportunities
  • Creating a historical log of past grant history via review of hard and soft copy files
  • Identifying potential ways to market merchandise such as ‘custom NMoH T-Shirts’
  • Writing / Updating ‘one-sheet’ informational flyers
  • Learning the NMoH database – assisting with data entry and possibly running queries.
  • Assisting with mailings – mail merges, printing and stuffing

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal (including phone work) and written communication skills
  • Basic computer processing skills including Microsoft Office and Internet
  • Some college coursework or comparable professional experience
  • Interest in fundraising, marketing and special event coordination

COMPENSATION:

Internships for the National Museum of Hip-Hop are not paid but offer a great deal of hands on experience. College credit is available upon request and school approval.  Interns will gain the following benefits:

  • Helping to uplift surrounding communities as well as bringing a positive image to Hip-Hop.
  • Broaden experience in an extremely powerful non-profit.
  • Training in office management skills, program administration, business development and writing, grant research and writing, public relations and outreach.
  • Working for an organization that benefits an entire culture as well as worldwide inner-city communities.
  • Free Museum membership
  • Free tickets to concerts & events
  • Rubbing elbows on a regular basis with various Hip-Hop Celebrities and personalities
  • Learning the many secrets and ins & outs of the Hip-Hop indusrty

Timeframe for Internship:

Spring/Summer internship runs April-August with a 10-12 hour per week commitment.  Fall and Winter internships run three-months and require an 8-12 hour per week commitment.  Internship can take place year-round.

To Apply:

Deadlines are as follows or open until filled: March 20 (Spring/Summer: Start April 1), August 12 (Fall: Start September 1), and December 9 (Winter: Start January 10).

Please download NMOH-VolunteerForm and send along with resume to National Museum of Hip-Hop, 116 West 23rd St. 5th Fl., New York, NY 10011 or fax to 212-656-1557. NO CALLS PLEASE.